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MedsToGo was launched by Ebrahim Ally, a South African finance professional, to facilitate the supply of pharmaceuticals in major South African cities.
MedsToGo is a business-to-customer e-health solution developed by a South African start-up, launched in 2016. It allows users to purchase prescription drugs, health items, vitamins, and baby care products.
Through its mobile (Android and iOS) apps, a user can create an account to access its services. For the account, the user needs the following information: name, email address, telephone number, and a secure password among other things. To place an order, the user must click on the "Orders" tab, and then specify whether the drugs and products are prescribed or self-prescribed. Once this step is completed, the user can access the virtual pharmacy, select the products needed, and finalize the purchase.
From Monday to Saturday, orders are delivered the same day when placed before noon. If not, they are delivered the following day. It should be noted that MedsToGo partners with numerous pharmacies in various parts of the country to facilitate the supply of pharmaceutical products.
In addition to this service, it integrates a messaging feature that enables messages to be sent to the pharmacist when needed. Among other things, it can help readjust the dosage of a patient's medication, or change it if the patient's condition is not improving.
For the time being, the startup wants to sustain its growth in the domestic market before considering an international expansion. Since its launch, the MedsToGo Android app has been downloaded over a thousand times.
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To offer his compatriots the opportunity to cash out from agriculture, Nigerian tech entrepreneur Adama Joseph Adama developed a solution that allows everyone to invest in farm projects and get a share of the profits generated.
Farm4me is a contract farming solution developed by a Nigerian agritech start-up. It allows users to invest in farm projects of their choice and receive dividends after a set period.
Through its Android app, a user can create an account and access the various investment opportunities offered by the agritech startup. With Farm4me, investing 227,000 naira (around $294) in the cultivation of a hectare of maize will yield 27,240 naira after 6 months, while a hectare of rice will cost 298,278 naira for a 53,690 naira profit over the same period. The company also offers investments in crops such as sesame, sorghum, and soybeans.
In addition to this service, the startup also rents out agricultural equipment, trades in agricultural products and inputs, and loans out farm inputs to small-scale farmers. Farm4me boasts some 32,223 users and 22,311 jobs created. The startup farms over 356,213 hectares. According to Play Store data, its app has already been downloaded over 5,000 times.
In 2021, Farm4me was awarded the prize for the best digital agricultural investment platform in West Africa by the Nigerian Institute of Brand Management. The same year, the World Quality Institute also awarded Farm4me the prize for the best provider of quality agricultural equipment sales and rental services in Africa.
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In Africa, there is a growing presence of e-mobility companies. Multinationals like Uber and Bolt coexist with local initiatives on the continent.
Lefa is an e-mobility solution developed by an eponymous Namibian startup. It enables users to easily send drivers on their errands.
Through its Android and iOS apps, a user can create an account by entering his/her phone number and a valid email address. Once this step is completed, users can start ordering cabs. The process is simple. They just need to enter their destination to get things started. To make the order process even simpler, Lefa has a feature to save favorite destinations.
The solution offers various types of cars and rates, depending on users’ preferences. Its applications integrate real-time monitoring features as well as several payment methods. Nevertheless, users can also pay for their rides with cash.
"LEFA charges a minimum of N$40.00 per trip. Fares are calculated based on the distance and duration of the ride at N$4.00/kilometer plus N$3.50/minute rate. Once you enter your pickup and dropoff address, the LEFA app will automatically calculate the fares before you confirm your trip. LEFA offers no fixed fares or surge pricing," the startup explains in its FAQ section.
In addition to on-demand errands, the start-up also offers a variety of services such as personnel transport, event transportation solutions, and parcel delivery services.
Since its launch, its Android app has been downloaded more than 10,000 times, according to Play Store data.
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In 2012, the family counseling association Guryosamo was founded, in Somalia, to help young Somalis get married among other things. Ten years later, it decided to modernize operations, hence the birth of Guurdoon.
Guurdoon is a digital solution developed by the Somali association Guryosamo, founded in 2012 and headed by Ahmed Abshir Geedi. The solution, launched in 2022, connects users looking for spouses.
In the Somali language, "Guurdoon" literally means "in search of marriage".
"We have big problems today with marriages. Our young people are rushing to get married and then immediately getting divorced. We understood the need to promote a platform where people of all ages can meet and find each other as partners since our young people are mainly on social networks these days. The [solution] is something totally new, and some people are confused by its use," says Ahmed Abshir Geedi.
Its mobile app is available only for Android devices. Through the app, users can register for accounts by entering a number of information. Among other things, they will input their level of education, the desired education level, and the employment status of their partners, etc..
Unlike traditional dating applications, where users have to swipe profiles, Guurdoon selects the best profiles that match users’ requirements. "I entered the characteristics I wanted in my partner and the app suggested [...] I just need to make up my mind and choose one," explains Abdifatah Adan, a tuktuk driver in Mogadishu. Although Somalia is a conservative, religious-oriented society, the app has already been downloaded more than 50,000 times, according to Play Store data.
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The digital solution was launched by two entrepreneurs experienced in the management of private, government, and non-profit initiatives. Its aim is to demystify mathematics.
Watobe is an edtech startup that teaches, mainly secondary school students, mathematics. The Cape Town-based start-up was founded in 2019 by Erik Lönnroth and Henry Warren.
It has an Android app through which users can seamlessly access its courses. Users on the iOS platform, however, need to download the videoconferencing app Zoom to be able to access its courses. The startup offers two live classes weekly. Those who miss the live classes can access the recordings on its platform 24 hours after the live session to solve the quizzes on time.
Based on quizzes and participation in live classes, teachers track learners’ progress and send weekly reports to parents. "Watobe live classes are interactive from start to finish and include plenty of opportunity for questions. Questions can be asked either verbally or in writing using the live chat," the platform says in its FAQ.
The edtech startup offers two types of packages: one costs 299 rand (approx. $15.95) and the other is 99 rand. It also offers a 14-day trial for learners to validate whether or not this type of learning is right for them. This trial period costs 50 rand. Since its launch, the company has raised around $1.1 million to finance its growth.
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In Africa, digital payment methods are booming. Fintech startups are, therefore, launching ever-innovative products for day-to-day use.
Flash is a fintech solution developed by an Egyptian eponymous start-up. It enables users to pay their bills or purchases by just scanning a QR code.
According to Erik Gordon, CEO of the startup behind the solution, the aim is to make payments easier and secure for everyone. For that purpose, the startup has a mobile app for Android and iOS devices. Through the app, users can create their Flah accounts to access the various features. They need to add bank cards or top up their wallets to be able to make transactions.
In addition to its basic functionality, Flash plans to add new financial management tools to help users make better spending decisions, according to Erik Gordon. To develop its technology and platform, the startup has already raised over $6 million. According to Play Store data, the Android version of its app has been downloaded more than 5,000 times.
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After studying in Canada and working as a consultant at McKinsey, Sophia Alj became a digital entrepreneur, launching this startup for dentists.
Mondentiste.ma is an e-health solution developed by a young Moroccan startup. It allows dentists to manage their daily appointments and patients to schedule dental care appointments in several cities throughout the country. The app was launched in Casablanca in 2017 by Sophia Alj, a serial tech entrepreneur who also co-founded the startup Chari.ma and co-leads the incubator Wib.co.
The goal is to "connect dental health professionals, patients, and advertisers in the oral hygiene sector."
The solution features a mobile application available on iOS and Android for healthcare professionals. Dentists, using their smartphones, can check their appointment schedules in real time, book new appointments, and accept and modify online appointment requests. Patients, for their part, can access the service only via its web platform.
Users are not required to have an account to browse the platform. All they have to do is, based on their location, use the search bar and look up a dentist from available options. Next, they schedule an appointment, provided that the timeslot picked is available. With Mondestiste.ma, it is also easy to find a specific dentist, given that the user knows the first and last names of this professional.
The platform also includes a blog where topics related to oral health are discussed. Since its launch, the Mondentiste.ma app has been downloaded over a hundred times.
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The Cameroonian market is witnessing a growing number of solutions developed by natives who are intent on creating local solutions for local problems. Almost every sector is concerned including the e-mobility sector. Last April, that sector notably welcomed Ongo, an urban and interurban transport app. Following in its wake, Klandoo was launched by a member of the diaspora who returned to Cameroon to contribute to the development of his native country.
Klandoo is an e-mobility application developed by a Cameroonian start-up, recently launched to facilitate access to transport.
True to the startup’s spirit, the application (available for Android and iOS devices) allows users to easily book rides. All they have to do is to create an account or log into an existing one, enter the departure and destination points then select the type of car they want.
Klandoo will then suggest drivers close to the departure point along with an estimate of the fare to be paid. Once at their destination, the application urges users to rate their experience and, drivers who receive the best ratings are included in users’ “favorite” lists.
"All the cars’ technical inspection files are checked, assuring a perfect driving experience. In the event of a road accident or any kind of aggression, drivers and clients are taken care of by partner hospitals," explains Serge Itjo, the founder of Klandoo. Serge Itjo explains that Klandoo drivers are considered “partners” working for their own accounts. Klandoo nevertheless collects 20% of drivers’ proceeds.
To ensure the security of both drivers and clients, Klandoo’s team tracks rides in real time. The startup is currently active in Douala, Yaoundé, and Kribi but it wants to conquer the whole Cameroonian market. According to Play Store data, the Android version of its app has already been downloaded more than a hundred times.
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In Africa, more e-mobility apps are emerging. They are appealing both to locals and tourists, mostly because they are safer and more transparent than traditional taxis.
Developed by a Moroccan startup, VotreChauffeur.ma is a digital platform that lets its users book luxury cars with a driver. The Casablanca-based startup was founded in 2014 by Jawad Ziyat and Ismael Belkhayat.
The platform can be accessed on computers but also on Android and iOS devices. On mobile devices, the user needs to register on the App after downloading it. Taxis booked via the platform can be used for intra-city trips, excursions, tourist circuits, or airport transfers. Drivers can also be booked for a given duration.
"The only criterion we take into consideration is whether you want to keep the car with its driver in Casablanca, or outside this city. From that point on, you are free to make all the trips you need, all services are included in the price announced at the time of your reservation," the startup indicates.
The user also has a choice of the type of car. VotreChauffeur.ma has sedans and vans and the type of car affects the rates. Wifi, phone charger, bottled water, newspapers, and magazines are all services available on board the startup's vehicles.
"Prices depend on the option chosen and the city you are located. Our rates are primarily calculated based on the reserved route and the distance of the driver from your starting point," the platform notes. It is possible to view from the web platform and the application the list of available drivers in real-time.
In addition to Casablanca, VotreChauffeur.ma is present in Agadir, Marrakech, Rabat, Fès, and Tangier. On Google Store (Android), the App already totals over 10,000 downloads.
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E-health startups are proving quite useful in helping the people of Africa have greater access to healthcare. In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a tech entrepreneur has developed a customized solution for his fellow citizens.
Congo Medika is an e-health solution developed by a Congolese startup. The platform’s users can book appointments with physicians for visits at home or their workplace. They can also have drugs delivered, and get health advice. Founded in 2021, by Emmanuel Epenge, the startup is based in Kinshasa.
Creating an account is compulsory to access the platform’s services. Details required include an email address and a username. Depending on a given user’s health issues and whether they want to book an appointment, the procedure is easy to follow. Personal information, the date and time of the appointment must be filled in for booking.
After sending the request, the user will be contacted and given details about the booked appointment. In addition to this service, the e-health platform also has an online pharmacy. It's possible to purchase various drugs and have them delivered to your home. Congo Medika provides information on all the medications sold in its online pharmacy.
The health advice service includes a blog and video sections. Health-related articles are posted on the blog and the videos offer the same kind of content, only in short formats for easier understanding.
Congo Medika also has a messaging feature that allows users to chat with physicians. The platform is available on Android. The startup behind the solution works with over 120 health professionals.
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To help African entrepreneurs showcase their products across the continent and the world, a tech entrepreneur created a digital platform to facilitate commercial transactions within and beyond Africa.
Awalebiz is a digital marketplace developed by a Senegalese startup. It allows users, sellers, and buyers, to purchase and sell unique products online. The startup is based in Dakar. It was founded in 2014 by Nafy Diagne, to pool entrepreneurs from several African countries on a single platform where they could sell their products to people all around the world.
"In the spirit of the Awalé game, based on the idea of sowing seeds and reaping the fruit, our company focuses not only on online sales, our core business but also on promoting our artisans and African culture that we want to share with the world," the platform explains.
Available on iOS and Android, the platform is most accessed through its website. Users do not need to have an account, but when placing an order, the buyer must always provide their billing and delivery address.
"Sellers from all African countries are showcasing their products. The Cameroonian buyer gets delivered from Kenya, the South African buyer from Senegal, and the Australian buyer from Benin. We cast the net to connect the continent from all sides, and of course, to connect it to the rest of the world. The spirit is Pan-African. The ambition is global," the platform states.
Delivery times depend on the chosen delivery method, where the item will come from, and the buyer’s location. The platform provides a reasonable time range within which items are likely to be delivered.
In 2017, Awalebiz won the first prize in the third edition of the Linguère Digital Challenge. As a result, the startup received financial support, in the form of a check of CFA7.5 million (about $12,867), as well as technical support worth CFA2.5 million.
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With financial technology growing rapidly across Africa, more local companies have been developing several solutions to offer consumers interesting alternatives to traditional financial management software.
Tresorerie.ma is a digital platform developed by a Moroccan start-up. It allows SMEs and managers, to manage cash flow, centralize and pay supplier invoices, and follow up clients from a dashboard. Based in Tangier, the startup was founded in 2022 by Hicham Berrahou.
"Tresorerie.ma offers a service complementary to accounting: thanks to Tresorerie.ma, you can anticipate and follow the evolution of your cash flow in real time. This will not impact your accounting process. Your accountant can therefore continue to manage your accounts without any problem," the platform states.
To access the fintech's services, users need to visit the platform and create an account. It offers several pricing grids and a trial for a few days. Among other things, users will need to provide information such as their first and last name, email, company name, and their position within their company.
The platform offers distinct registration options, depending on the number of users. Annual packages cost 249, 490, and 890 dirhams (about $242) respectively for 1, 3, and 5 users. The 5-user package includes all features of the solution, unlike the other packages. These include the integration of various accounting software, a cash flow simulator, and cash flow forecasting. Moreover, bank transactions between Tresorerie.ma and users’ bank accounts are unlimited, whereas they are limited to 100 with the basic package.
Regardless of the package picked, users can, from the dashboard, synchronize and automatically categorize all of their company's banking operations, model and test different development scenarios, analyze various indicators to get an idea of the company's financial health, or even create personalized recovery plans.
The fintech also has a mobile application, but it is not available from the Play Store or Appstore. Tresorerie.ma claims to have over 325,000 active users and more than 94 tracking indicators available to its customers. It also offers personalized business support.
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Initially named Tayar, this startup was founded in 2018 by Hassan Kamel and Mohamed Gessraha. It was later rebranded and shifted its focus to AI-based solutions that support startups operating in the delivery sector. The Cairo-based startup provides a technological solution that assists companies operating in the e-commerce, retail, and delivery service sectors in better managing their last-mile delivery operations.
Since its inception, the startup has raised over $700,000 to develop its technology and accelerate its growth. Roboost's service includes order collection, route optimization, delivery agent management, and real-time monitoring of all delivery operations.
"Radical and transformational change in delivery operations has positioned us as the optimal solution for local and multinational brands that we are proud to serve with a 100% retention rate," explains Hassan Kamel. By integrating Roboost's programming interface, businesses can harness its AI capabilities to reach their full operational potential.
The AI solution provides detailed reports on each operation and evaluates the performance of delivery agents. In the case of multi-branch startups, the system allows for performance comparison across various locations. Companies can monitor operations on the web platform or mobile application which is available on iOS and Android, with AI handling all processes autonomously.
"With data collected from more than 2,200 delivery agents who have traveled more than 9 million kilometers, we are always looking for new ways to improve our clients' delivery operations and add new features," says Hassan Kamel.
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This tech entrepreneur already heads an edtech but still decided to venture into the fintech sector.
GoFree is a technological solution developed by a Nigerian startup. Available on iOS and Android, the mobile app gives access to financial services, e-commerce, and instant messaging. Based in Nigeria and the US, the startup was founded in 2022, by Lekan Adejumo.
Adejumo, according to a Medium post, claims that "if data can freely circulate between different mobile phone operators, money should be able to do the same.” The post further explains that the founder “wanted to create the equivalent of GSM for money, allowing seamless transactions between various financial services". Thinking of this interoperability was one of the reasons that pushed him to put together a team to solve the problem.
Users must first set up an account to use the app’s various services. Information needed includes a phone number, which will be linked to the user's banking services, virtual cards, payments, and social services on GoFree. A Naira wallet is automatically created upon setting up the account; this eases access to the fintech’s financial services, such as sending and receiving money, paying bills, or managing one's finances. The wallet can be topped up by various means such as bank wiring, Nigerian-issued bank cards, Flutterwave, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
The messaging function, on the other hand, allows for exchanging instant messages with colleagues, friends, or family, sharing files and documents, and collaborating on projects. The application also integrates e-commerce services. Users can publish items on their GoFree profile and also sell them to other users. GoFree doesn’t charge fees for in-App transactions. According to Play Store statistics, the Android version of the app has been downloaded more than 500 times.
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